Buggs takes over at Niagara Catholic

by jmaloni

Press release

Tue, Apr 16th 2013 05:10 pm

Pictured from left are Niagara Catholic's Ron Buggs, Christine Muto and Brian Hall.

The
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School board of trustees announced
Tuesday Ronald K. Buggs has officially taken on the role of
president/principal of the school. He replaces Robert DiFrancesco,
who retired in March.

Buggs
comes to Niagara Catholic with 34 years in education. He has served
in administrative roles since 1988. Buggs served as principal of
Niagara Catholic in the '90s.

"It
is a pleasure and honor to return home and have a direct impact on
student learning," he said.

Buggs
recently announced several changes that will occur in the next school
year. This includes a new music program, Chinese language and culture
classes, an enhanced grades 7-9 academic schedule, new business and
technology courses (including financial and investment planning), and
a new and improved website.

In
addition, the school set a fundraising goal of $225,000 for new
technology upgrades. More than half of that goal has been achieved
thus far, new servers have been installed, and both computer labs
will become state-of-the-art this spring and summer. More technology
will be added once the total goal has been reached.

Buggs
has also announced some staff changes at the school that are
effective immediately. Brian Hall, a business teacher at the school,
was named dean of students in addition to his teaching duties.
Christine Muto has accepted a title change from director of
administrative services to director of financial affairs.

Niagara
Catholic is once again a junior/senior high school after merging with
St. Dominic Savio Middle School this school year. This merger has
strengthened the school in all areas, especially academically. The
school currently has students attending from Niagara Falls, Grand
Island, Lewiston-Porter, Starpoint, Niagara Wheatfield,
Kenmore/Tonawanda, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Roy-Hart and Wilson.